Before becoming pregnant, women must ensure they get enough vitamin B12, in addition to folic acid, to cut the risk of their baby having a serious birth defect of the brain and spinal cord, new research shows.
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Why do we need vitamin B12?
Before becoming pregnant, women must ensure they get enough vitamin B12, in addition to folic acid, to cut the risk of their baby having a serious birth defect of the brain and spinal cord, new research shows. It is the latest study to stress the importance of B12, a vitamin that some vegetarians and vegans might struggle to obtain.
